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Why Clay Aiken Says Parenting Son Parker, 16, Is 'Happy and Heartbreaking at the Same Time' (Exclusive)

Clay Aiken opens up to PEOPLE about fatherhood and how his son Parker, 16, taught him to adapt to change.

When Clay Aiken decided to step back from music over a decade ago, he did it for his now-16-year-old son Parker — and he has no regrets. Looking back on those 16 years, the American Idol alum reveals why he thinks raising a son is "happy and heartbreaking at the same time." He did, however, make one exception for Parker to step into the spotlight when he appeared on Celebrity Family Feud in August.

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